Graduation Ceremony

Dallas College holds an annual commencement ceremony at the end of the spring semester to honor the previous fall’s graduates and spring and summer potential graduates.

IMPORTANT:
Students must have a graduation application on file by midnight on the Friday before Spring Break.

For students completing their degree or certificate requirements during the spring semester: submit a graduation application for spring semester.

For students completing their degree or certificate requirements during the summer term: submit a graduation application for summer. (Students are eligible to participate in the ceremony if they plan to complete their remaining requirements during the summer and no more than nine credit hours remain at the end of the spring semester).

**** The graduation application should be submitted for the correct degree or certificate you are completing and for the correct term you are completing your degree or certificate requirements. Meet with your success coach to ensure you are completing the graduation application correctly. ****

Submitting a graduation application is not the same as confirming your participation in the annual graduation ceremony. You must submit a graduation application even if you do not plan to participate in the annual commencement ceremony.

Commencement is only ceremonial and does not confer the right of a degree upon a student. Students must complete all remaining requirements before a degree or certificate is awarded.

Participation in commencement is optional.

Students eligible to attend the graduation ceremonies will receive an email in late March with additional information. If you have questions, please email DegreeAudit@DallasCollege.edu.

Graduation Ceremony on the Events website

Graduation means that your academic record shows that you have completed all the requirements for your program. The graduation ceremony is a celebration of your accomplishment. Graduation and the graduation ceremony are separate but related events – participation in the ceremony does not necessarily mean that you have graduated.

Please check your Dallas College email regularly, as it will be the main method of communication about your application status and the graduation ceremony. Dallas College social media accounts will also periodically post information about the graduation ceremony, and if you choose to attend the ceremony, you can also receive information and reminders via text message.

Yes, please contact International Student Services: International@DallasCollege.edu.

View more FAQs on the Graduation Ceremony Event website.

Graduation Ceremony

Graduation Ceremony FAQs

What is the difference between graduation and the graduation ceremony (commencement)?

How can I follow information on graduation and the graduation ceremony?

I am an international student who wants to invite family and friends from other countries to the graduation ceremony, is there a document I can use?